April 2023 Features

• Grady to Open Two New Outpatient Centers in Central and South Fulton County

  April 28, 2023

  To meet metro Atlanta’s rapidly growing healthcare needs, Grady Health System will open two new outpatient centers, expanding access to primary and specialty care for residents in central and south Fulton County. The recently approved GA-AIDE directed payment program provided Grady with the necessary financial support from federal and state partners to open these two new sites.

• The UPS Foundation Awards Atlanta Botanical Garden $5M for Sustainable Expansion

  April 28, 2023

  The Atlanta Botanical Garden has been awarded a $5 million gift from The UPS Foundation that will help the Midtown attraction expand to the popular Atlanta Beltline and promote a more sustainable environment.

• Georgia Hospitals Receive Almost $60M from HEART Program in 2022

  April 28, 2023

  Officials with the Georgia HEART Hospital Program said Georgia taxpayers contributing a total of $58,732,410 to rural hospitals in 2022.

• TCSG Announces 2023 Student of the Year and Instructor of the Year

  April 28, 2023

  The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) announced the state’s top technical college student and top instructor for 2023. Janette Velez, an Esthetician student from Columbus Technical College, was chosen as this year’s Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) winner and Adrienne Baldwin, a Mathematics instructor from Chattahoochee Technical College, was chosen as the winner of this year’s Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction.

• Atlanta Jazz Festival 2023 Announces Lineup in Piedmont Park

  April 28, 2023

  One of the largest FREE jazz festivals in the country, the Atlanta Jazz Festival is an annual celebration of music, culture, and the art of jazz. The festival returns to historic Piedmont Park, in the heart of Midtown Atlanta.

• U.S. Travel & Tourism Sector Set to Reach Record-breaking High this Year

  April 28, 2023

  The World Travel & Tourism Council's 2023 Economic Impact Research reveals the U.S. Travel & Tourism sector is forecast to exceed the 2019 peak this year.

• Synovus Announces Election of Coca-Cola’s Stacy Apter to Its Board of Directors

  April 27, 2023

  Synovus Financial Corp. announces that Vice President, Treasurer and Corporate Finance Stacy Apter with The Coca-Cola Company has joined its board of directors. Apter was elected during the Synovus 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on Wednesday.

• Women We Admire Announces Top 50 Women Leaders of Georgia for 2023

  April 27, 2023

  Women We Admire is pleased to announce The Top 50 Women Leaders of Georgia for 2023.This year’s awardees are front runners in the organizations they serve. Their unwavering commitment and contributions play a part in their success and development within their areas.

• Hawks Shatter Sellout Record During 2022-23 Season with 38 Sold-Out Games

  April 27, 2023

  The Atlanta Hawks today announced that they entered the playoffs on the heels of establishing new franchise bests for sellouts in a single season and season ticket memberships. The Hawks saw a record 38 sellouts in 41 home games during the 2022-23 regular season at State Farm Arena.

• Georgia Companies Hit Key Milestones in Long-Term Partnerships

  April 26, 2023

  Over the past several months, companies that have invested in Georgia have been making big moves on big projects. From groundbreakings to grand openings, companies in high-demand industries are delivering on planned investments and bringing high-paying jobs to Georgians.

• CEO Michael L. Thurmond to Deliver 2023 State of DeKalb County Address on April 26th

  April 25, 2023

  The Council for Quality Growth, in partnership with DeKalb County Government and the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce, will host the 2023 State of DeKalb County Address on Wednesday at 11:30 AM at the historic Pullman Yards in Atlanta.

• Saia Announces Multimillion Expansion in the City of Buford

  April 25, 2023

  Saia, a less-than-truckload carrier, commemorated their new multimillion 153-door terminal, which features a maintenance shop and nearly complete high-speed fueling station with a grand opening on April 20th.

• Wellstar Health System Partners with CLEAR

  April 24, 2023

  Wellstar Health System is collaborating with CLEAR, the secure identity company, focused on optimizing Wellstar consumers' digital and physical healthcare experiences. Wellstar will embed secure identity verification Powered by CLEAR technology to provide patients with secure and easy access to their personal health information.

• Atlanta Neighborhood is Georgia's Top Suburb for City-Like Living

  April 24, 2023

  The suburbs are changing to fit the times. The identical picket-fence bedroom communities of decades past are brimming with new construction, new businesses and plenty of entertainment options, mimicking what you might find in an urban downtown.

• Fulton County Receives Federal Funding for County-wide Improvements and Non-profit Agencies

  April 24, 2023

  The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded Fulton County with over $1.5 million in federal funding to assist the county in providing vital community development projects to include capital park improvements, emergency financial assistance, and homeless prevention services.

• Hertz and Mayor Dickens Launch "Hertz Electrifies Atlanta"

  April 21, 2023

  Hertz chair and CEO Stephen Scherr and Mayor of Atlanta Andre Dickens launched Hertz Electrifies Atlanta, a public private partnership aimed at accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles and expanding the environmental and economic benefits of electrification throughout Atlanta.

• Mercedes-Benz USA & NFL Legend Matt Ryan Build Outdoor Learning Lab By Out Teach

  April 21, 2023

  Yesterday, Mercedes-Benz USA employee volunteers and brand ambassador Matt Ryan built an outdoor learning lab for the students and teachers at Dunbar Elementary School in Atlanta as part of MBUSA’s National Volunteer Week.

• Atlanta REALTORS Releases March Statistics on Housing Market

  April 21, 2023

  Atlanta REALTORS Association, the largest association of its kind in Georgia, released its March 2023 Market Brief on residential housing statistics for 11 area counties in metropolitan Atlanta.

• The GDOL Celebrates First 100 Days Under New Leadership While Unemployment Rate Remains Steady

  April 21, 2023

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson celebrates 100 days in office on April 22, 2023. During this time, the commissioner's administration has been laser-focused on the modernization of the Georgia Department of Labor.

• Atlanta #5 of Top Cities for Gen Z Techies

  April 20, 2023

  As new "Silicon" hubs pop up across the nation, there's been some talk about which city will be the next big tech hub. These cities can't just be meccas for tech moguls and venture capitalists but also a place for the next generation of tech geniuses to thrive

• LEED Certified Buildings: Atlanta in Top 10 for Green Coworking Spaces

  April 20, 2023

  Paying attention to environmental issues and sustainability is becoming increasingly crucial across all industries. In the commercial real estate sector, that means adapting architecture, design and amenities in a way that is meant to decrease carbon footprint and pave the way toward a healthier environment.

• Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Reaches $1 Billion in Giving

  April 19, 2023

  The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation has reached the milestone of committing $1 billion in giving since its inception in 1995. Founded by Arthur M. Blank, notable philanthropist and co-founder of The Home Depot, the foundation has invested in improving lives and communities across the country, predominantly in Georgia and Montana.

• Aflac's Dan Amos & Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta's Donna Hyland to Receive Georgia’s Highest Honor from the Georgia Historical Society

  April 19, 2023

  To celebrate the 290th anniversary of the founding of Georgia, the Georgia Historical Society will induct Dan Amos, Chairman and CEO of Aflac Incorporated, and Donna Hyland, President and CEO of Children’s Hospital of Atlanta, as modern-day Georgia Trustees. It is the highest honor the State of Georgia can confer.

• A Decade in Residential Construction: At 14%, Georgia Sees 4th Biggest Y-o-Y Increase in Number of Permits in 2022

  April 19, 2023

  While the number of completed units has increased every year since 2012, data shows that the housing market is losing momentum, with permits and housing starts dropping nationwide. However, Georgia did not follow this trend, as the number of permits issued in this state increased by 14% in 2022 compared to 2021.

• County Leadership to Highlight County’s Economic Successes at 2023 State of Douglas

  April 18, 2023

  The Council for Quality Growth, in partnership with the Douglas County Chamber and Douglas County Government, will host the 2023 State of Douglas County Address on Wednesday, April 19th, at the Douglasville Conference Center.